Blog Archive
Who Could Be Responsible in a Road Construction Accident?
Dec 02, 2015
Thousands of New Yorkers are injured each year in car crashes. Despite warning signs and lowered speed limits, many of these crashes take place in work zones. Road construction presents certain hazards, and when people are careless or don’t take steps to prevent an accident, they may be liable for damages when someone becomes injured....
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Bus Driver Kills Woman in Hit and Run Accident
Nov 30, 2015
Pedestrian accidents are particularly tragic, often resulting in grave injuries or death for the pedestrian. Unfortunately, such a tragedy struck on the morning of Nov. 3 in Brooklyn. An MTA bus driver reportedly struck a 70-year-old woman who was crossing the street around 6:15 a.m., killing her. The driver, who has 15 years’ experience driving...
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Burned in an Accident—What Now?
Nov 27, 2015
A major burn is one of the most painful injuries you can sustain. Burns over large areas can cause excruciating agony, permanent disfigurement and intense emotional distress. Some burn victims suffer long-term psychological damage from the pain and disfigurement. While burns are most often caused by exposure to heat, flame or scalding liquids, caustic chemicals...
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Struck by a Fallen Object?
Nov 24, 2015
Fallen objects are a leading cause of injury on or near construction sites. While debris can fall from any high area, such as a shelf or a rooftop, the construction industry sees the greatest share of this type of accident. Construction Site Safety The law requires construction workers and companies to take precautions to prevent...
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Who’s Responsible for Elevator Safety?
Oct 31, 2015
Residents of a building in Williamsburg awoke shortly after 4 a.m. one morning to the sound of a man screaming. The man was trapped between the floor of the Brooklyn apartment building and the elevator. Though his companions tried desperately to save him, the man died at the scene. The Department of Buildings lists...
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